Models promote Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna outfits at Wills Fashion Week

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Models promoted designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna outfits on the second day of the 15th edition of the on-going Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WLIFW) Autumn-Winter 2010 on Friday.

Gandhi and Khanna showcased their ensemble with a bold, trendy and stylish collection in various cuts, styles and patterns.

The theme of the show was ”Shadow Lines”, and the designer duo tried to provide a range of wardrobe solutions to a modern woman by depicting a blend of classic and modern looks.

Models displayed sharp jackets, fitted trousers, asymmetrical dresses and tops with plenty of black and dark tones.

The collection was offered in different shades ranging from charcoal and greys to the golden, sage and deep turquoise.

The two designers said they had ventured to present a novel concept.

“We went to take the inspirations from the vintage look, we wanted to combine the vintage and modern. We took inspiration from the military, from 60”s, shoulder power from 80”s and it all combined together and brought into a lovely 2010 winters,” noted Khanna.

The most exciting aspect of the show was the display of the collection with the help of different types of masks.

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi was also in the audience and appreciated the work of both designers.

“The show was fabulous, absolutely fabulous. It was a concept-based show, so it was not a regular base show where you have models like any other show as a showstopper. Everything, the lights, clothes, models with face covered; there was so much drama and it was like a play,” said Oberoi.

The WLIFW-AW 2010, hosted by the Fashion Design Council of India, will witness the participation of 130 designers and Seventy-five of them will also be presenting shows.

Nineteen new designers are also taking part.

The fashion extravaganza, featuring 43 shows, will end on March 28. (ANI)

Ritu Kumar”s collection rules ramp on day one of Wills India Fashion Week

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): After a slight hiccup over a fire safety permit, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WLIFW) Autumn-Winter 2010 that kicked off here witnessed models sizzle the ramp in designer Ritu Kumar”s outfits.

Designer Ritu Kumar showcased her collection, themed ”Label”. The collection was an ode to modern and career oriented women of a city.

Traditional shapes were moulded into defined curves, and textures were created through the use of fabric layering, print and embroidery.

Silk was used extensively in the collection in its various forms – net, jacquard, velvet, georgette, satin, knit.

Talking about her son and creative director of Kumar”s Label, Amrish Kumar, she said that he has tried to make the collection modern yet keeping in touch with the age-old Indian tradition.

“He is thinking of a very modern, career-oriented person, who reacts to these kind of clothes. But at the same time, there is a lot of ethnicity; there is a lot of use of Indian fabrics,” said Kumar.

“It is not as if it is something that has not come within the roots of India. But it has, but he has slanted it towards a different kind of age group, a different kind of lifestyle,” added Kumar.

Meanwhile, designer Gaurav Gupta”s collection was perhaps a tribute to the Victorian era.

Models dressed in bold tartan check designs with Swarovski satin neckpieces walked the ramp with élan.

The models also sported a puffed hairstyle.

The WLIFW-AW 2010, hosted by the Fashion Design Council of India, will witness the participation of 130 designers and 75 of them will also be presenting shows,

The fashion extravaganza, featuring 43 shows that will run rill March 28 will also witness the participation of 19 new designers. (ANI)

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week kicks off in New Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): After a slight hiccup over the lack of a fire safety permit, the 15th edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WLIFW) Autumn-Winter 2010 got off to a flying start here, showcasing the latest collections of India”s top fashion designers.

”Kotwara”, the collection named after one of Asia”s oldest Islamic dynasties, presented by Meera and Muzaffar Ali, saw models take to the catwalk in bright, playful colours and geometric prints.

Using fabrics ranging from silk, chiffon and even feathers, Meera Ali said they were looking to challenge the notion of luxury in the world of high fashion.

“The collection”s name is ”Greenhouse” and depicts the times of today. A greenhouse is an artificial space where living things are grown. So the collection is a philosophy based on shapes and what is considered luxurious,” said Meera Ali.

“Fur is a luxury according to some but there is no fur in our collection and we are trying to show other materials that can be seen as luxurious,” she added.

Designer Tarun Tahiliani steered away from his usual jewel tones and experimented with shades of navy, gray and cream.
Teemed with gold, ruby and fuchsia embellishment, Tahiliani said he wanted to recreate Indian glamour in his latest collection.

“This time we started working with very dull, muted colours as you can see. A very different colour palette and I wanted everything to be very luxurious. I think that this time we”ve gone back to Indian craft,” said Tahiliani.

“Fashion was galloping and racing and everyone was doing everything and it was very westernised. I consciously took it back to a much more modern Indian way,” he added.

The WLIFW-AW 2010, hosted by the Fashion Design Council of India, will witness the participation of 130 designers and 75 of them will also be presenting shows,

The fashion extravaganza, featuring 43 shows that will run rill March 28 will also witness the participation of 19 new designers. (ANI)

Van Heusen India Mens Week to start Sep 11: FDCI

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The Van Heusen India Mens Week – the first fashion extravaganza for men in India that will showcase the best designers in the country – will be held here Sep 11 to 13, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) announced.

The three-day event will have 15 shows, where designers will cover the widest range of men’s fashion – menswear and accessories under one roof.

Van Heusen, one of the leading lifestyle brands, has tied up with FDCI, the national body that promotes fashion and design, for the conclave for men’s fashion in India. It will be held as an annual event, a spokesperson said.

“Men’s fashion is an area of great interest to Van Heusen, and being the leading player in the market it was the most natural progression to create with FDCI India’s leading men’s fashion event. We are truly excited being part of such a pioneering idea,” said Pranab Barua, CEO Textile & Apparel Business, Madura Garments, Aditya Birla Group, in a press statement.

Sunil Sethi, president of FDCI, said: “The Van Heusen India Mens Week will provide a platform for young and upcoming designers.”

Van Heusen, the 128-year-old international brand, was launched nearly 20 years ago in India. It has over 65 exclusive stores and 25 more are planned to be opened across the country in the next 12 months.